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1 C O H E N, T O D D, K I T E & S T A N F O R D, L L C John L. O Shea Member Direct: (513) Mobile: (513) joshea@ctks.com visit superlawyers.com Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyer 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyer 2013 Ohio Super Lawyer 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Best Lawyers in America 2015 Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year AVVO.com Perfect 10.0 Superb Rating AVVO.com 2014 Client s Choice Award Professional Experience John O Shea s availability is essential for his clients protection. So, he is available day or night at John practices in all areas of litigation with particular emphasis on criminal, white collar and DUI/OVI ( drunk driving ) defense. He also practices civil litigation involving business law, serious personal injury and wrongful death claims. See John s AVVO.com profile for peer endorsements and client reviews. Before joining the firm in 1994, John served as an assistant prosecutor in the Juvenile, Municipal and Common Pleas Court trial divisions of the Hamilton County Prosecutor s Office. During that time, John was also appointed by the Ohio Attorney General to serve as a special prosecutor for the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. After joining the firm, John was twice appointed as a special prosecutor by the Hamilton County Courts. Today, John uses his trial experience to effectively defend individuals and businesses in white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions, as well as adults and juveniles charged with

2 misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses of every type, including drug offenses and driving under the influence. Call at your convenience for a free consultation or if you just have a question. Call John on at any time if you need help immediately. Practice Areas Criminal Defense -DUI/OVI Defense -White Collar Criminal Defense Litigation -Business Litigation -Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Bar Admissions Ohio, 1989 U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Education J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1989 Representative Matters Personal Injury/Wrongful Death related matters: Successful resolution of numerous serious personal injury claims on behalf of plaintiffs. Resolution of five separate wrongful death claims from automobile accident fatalities resulting in payments totaling over $5,000, Employee Theft related matters: Represented an employee investigated by law enforcement for embezzlement of $274, from employer. Negotiated resolution without criminal charges being filed. Represented a Treasurer charged with embezzlement of $175, from a children's athletic organization. Negotiated Plea Agreement with no incarceration. Represented an employee indicted for embezzlement of $62, from employer. Negotiated deferred prosecution agreement where charge will be dismissed and record sealed. Represented an individual in a Federal Court prosecution for embezzlement from a public school fund. Negotiated Plea Agreement with no incarceration.

3 Federal Court related matters: Represented a Plant Manager of a manufacturing corporation in a Federal Court prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency for a violation of the Clean Air Act in the State of Indiana. Negotiated Plea Agreement with no incarceration. Represented a corporation investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service before a Federal Grand Jury for alleged fraud in the administration of an employee benefits program. Investigation was closed without Indictment. Represented a corporation investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky before a Federal Grand Jury for alleged improper pharmaceutical accounting procedures. Investigation was closed without Indictment. Successfully represented a corporation in its Federal Court civil prosecution of organized interstate and international trademark counterfeiting. Represented a corporation investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, before a federal grand jury for alleged price fixing. Investigation was closed without indictment. Trial and Appellate related matters: Represented a medical practice office manager on a 29 count state court felony indictment, which included allegations of theft of drugs, embezzlement and forgery. Not Guilty Jury Verdict on all 29 counts. Represented a public employee in a State Court Felony Indictment for Theft in Office for alleged embezzlement from a public school fund. Not Guilty Jury Verdict. Represented a semi-tractor trailer driver charged with Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Manslaughter. Not Guilty Verdict. Represented an individual in appeal of conviction for Driving Under the Influence. Conviction reversed unanimously by the Ohio First District Court of Appeals and case dismissed. Represented an individual charged with Driving Under the Influence in Trial Court and Court of Appeals. Trial Court dismissed all charges on pretrial motions. Government appealed dismissal and Ohio First District Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed Trial Court and dismissed case. Represented an individual in appeal of conviction for Driving Under the Influence. Conviction reversed unanimously by the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals and case dismissed.

4 State Court related matters: Represented a Pharmacist indicted for four felony counts of Theft of Drugs. Prior to trial, negotiated complete dismissal of Indictment and sealing of all case records. Represented individual indicted for two felony counts of Obstructing Justice for allegedly harboring her ex-husband who was a fugitive from justice. Negotiated complete dismissal of Indictment and sealing of all case records. Represented a student in a State Court Felony Indictment for Aggravated Arson for setting fires on a college campus. Negotiated Plea Agreement with no incarceration. Represented an individual indicted with three co-defendants for Aggravated Burglary with Firearm Specifications. Negotiated plea agreement with no incarceration. Co-defendants entered guilty pleas. Two were sentenced to four years in prison and one was sentenced to six years in prison. Represented an individual indicted for Felony Theft of $80, from an elderly person. Negotiated deferred prosecution agreement where charge was dismissed and all case records sealed. Successfully protected an individual in Probate Court litigation over her rights to proceeds from four (4) multi-million dollar trusts. Represented an individual in a State Court prosecution under Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for alleged illegal gambling activities. Negotiated Plea Agreement with no incarceration. Immigration Law related matters: Successfully represented an individual in a 2011 Petition for Writ of Coram Nobis in Federal Court to set aside a 1998 criminal conviction for Bank Embezzlement. Thirteen year old criminal conviction set aside and case dismissed. Certifications Community Involvement Certified Mayor's Court Magistrate, Ohio Municipal League Serves the Ohio Supreme Court as a member of its Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program for newly licensed attorneys. Member of the Advisory Board of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati. Member of the Advisory Board of Talbert House, Cincinnati.

5 Member of the Hamilton County Republican Party Judicial Screening Committee. Member of the Aegis Council for tuition assistance of St. John s Jesuit High School & Academy, Toledo, Ohio. Member of the Loyola Club for tuition assistance of St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Served the Ohio Supreme Court as a member of its Subcommittee on Responding to Child Abuse, Neglect and Dependency. Served the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners as a member of its 241-KIDS Advisory Panel. Served the Ohio Justice and Policy Center as a supervisor of new lawyers in its Clinical Legal Education Program. Professional Associations Panel Member, Criminal Justice Act Panel, U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio Member, Federal Bar Association Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member, Ohio State Bar Association Member, Cincinnati Bar Association